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2026年9月3日
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DOH: Low Pay Hampers Recruitment of Psychiatrists, Psychologists in PH
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The Department of Health (DOH) has identified low salaries as a primary reason for the shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists in the Philippines. Despite salary adjustments, the pay remains insufficient to attract and retain these essential professionals.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday attributed the lack of psychiatrists and psychologists in the Philippines to the low salaries for the professionals. “Although we’ve adjusted from Salary Grade 18 to Salary Grade 20, it’s still not substantial,” DOH Secretary Edwin Mercado told lawmakers at the House of Representatives appropriations committee. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo
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